STAT Plus: Consumer groups and unions try again to block the AbbVie and Allergan merger
A coalition of consumer groups and unions hopes to convince the Federal Trade Commission to…
Category: Life Sciences
Watch: What patients and their families learned from facing a deadly disease
Dr. David Fajgenbaum went from being a healthy third-year medical student to suddenly suffering multi-organ-system…
Watch: VCs have to predict the future. Here’s what three of them expect next in biotech
Biotech venture capitalists make their money by seeing the future better than most of us,…
Sanofi announces it will work with HHS to develop coronavirus vaccine
The drug maker Sanofi Pasteur is entering the race to develop a vaccine to protect…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Coronavirus clinical trials are going slower than hoped; opioid lawsuit payouts may be less than expected
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
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STAT Plus: ‘Pharma doesn’t like fish oil’: Wall Street funds sold Amarin after big win with heart drug
Wall Street fund managers lightened their stock positions in Amarin (AMRN) during the fourth quarter…
Cyborg Locusts: The Future Of Bomb-Sniffing Technology
Locusts jump around, munch on grass and in the year 2020, sniff out bombs. Read…
Why Space Junk Is Becoming A Problem For Upcoming Satellite-Based Internet Services
Companies like SpaceX and OneWeb reportedly race to get their internet satellites into orbit, but…
What Happens To Our Online Lives After We Die In Real Life?
When a person using social media dies, what exactly happens to their online lives? Read…
The Reason Behind Female Orgasms
Why females orgasm is a subject that has eluded scientists for the longest time. This…
Opinion: Without oversight, electronic prescribing can harm patients
The use of electronic health record systems in doctors’ offices and hospitals has hit a…
Opinion: FDA calls states’ bluffs on drug importation
For decades, critics of the U.S. drug pricing system have advocated importing drugs from Canada…
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There’s no one-size-fits-all for healthy physician bodies. Why don’t ads for trendy medical scrubs reflect that?
Last year I treated a young patient struggling with body image issues. This child’s parents…
According To Science, You’ve Already Peaked
Ever sat down feeling a bit down thinking that you’ve already peaked long ago? Well,…
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STAT Plus: Microbiome-based drug makers are hoping new late-stage data will pull the field out of the shadows
The microbiome industry is on the cusp of a turning point. Seres Therapeutics, one of…
Can Human Bodies Be Turned Into Compost? Trial Says So
According to a new research, human bodies make great worm food. Read Original Article: Can…
Deadly Coronavirus Believed To Have Come From Wuhan Government Testing Lab
A new conspiracy theory and paper speculates that the COVID-19 virus didn’t come from a…
Biggest Skin Routine Mistake You Need To Avoid This Winter
Here’s the biggest skin routine mistake you should stop doing this winter season. Read Original…
Shocking Heart Attack Symptom Found On Your Fingernails
The truth is that a heart attack can be a really deadly occurrence, especially if…
Reasons Why You Should Have A Health Journal
A health journal helps you be on track of your health and fitness goals. Here…
Coconut Oil’s Science-Backed Health Benefits That Will Surprise You
Known for its healthy fat content, coconut oil has other benefits that will surprise you….
Can Our Pets Contract The Novel Coronavirus?
Can pets really contract the novel coronavirus? Read on to find out. Read Original Article:…
Flu Cases Are Getting Worse Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
There are 26 million people diagnosed with flu-like illnesses, affecting far more people than the…
CAM: Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Depression and Anxiety – The Crozet Gazette
CAM: Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Depression and Anxiety The Crozet Gazette Read Original Article: CAM:…
Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in Brazil. – Physician’s Weekly
Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in Brazil. Physician’s Weekly Read Original Article: Prevalence…
Social Media and Mental Health: Time for a Digital Detox? – Psychology Today
Social Media and Mental Health: Time for a Digital Detox? Psychology Today Read Original Article: Social…
UC Irvine set to start construction on $185-million health sciences complex – Los Angeles Times
UC Irvine set to start construction on $185-million health sciences complex Los Angeles Times Read Original…
Will China Go Back To Wildlife Trade After The Coronavirus Ban?
China’s government has decided last January that it will be banning the wildlife trade that’s…
Cannabis Use Linked To False Memories
Well, looks like some of those “good times” may not be real after all since…
Can You Donate A Piece Of Your Brain For Science Even While You’re Alive?
Donating your brain to science after your death has been popular for some time now,…
Turn Yourself Into A Super-Learner By Failing
If learning a new skill that can be really useful or just fun to pick…
The Hunt For The Animal Behind The New Coronavirus Begins
Are bats really the culprit or are there other animals to be blamed? The hunt…
Is It Possible To ‘Turn Off’ Nightmares?
Is there a way to “turn off nightmares?” Well, research is limited but some studies…
Top Reasons For Couples To Have Sex Regularly
Sex for couples has benefits that go beyond the bedroom. Read Original Article: Top Reasons…
Opinion: For African women at risk of HIV, a woke world is still sound asleep
The arrival in 2012 of a daily pill to prevent HIV infection was widely hailed…
Opinion: Why medical school should start at age 28
American medicine is at a crossroads as doctors begin to reject a cruel, exhausting educational…
The global responders: Who is leading the charge against the coronavirus outbreak
As concerns mount over the coronavirus that first emerged in China, public health officials there…
Asian Teen Assaulted In LA Over Coronavirus Fears
According to a release from the local authorities, a 16-year-old Asian student in Los Angeles…
Coronavirus Update: When Can We Expect Vaccine?
Is a coronavirus vaccine on the horizon already or do we have to wait a…
Woman Gives Birth To Miracle Baby Despite Rare Uterine Cancer
In recent positive news, a woman from Wisconsin was reportedly able to make two really…
Best Places To Go Dinosaur Hunting This 2020
These places are dotted with skeletal remains of various dinosaur species. Read Original Article: Best…
Surprising Reasons Why Nightmares Are Actually Good For You
Occasional nightmares help you be prepared for real-life threats. Read Original Article: Surprising Reasons Why…
U.S. Army Prepares To Handle Potential Pandemic
U.S. Northern Command is bracing itself for the potential pandemic after an executive order by…
Chinese Media Company Averts Financial Disaster, Releases Movie On TikTok Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The Chinese movie industry is currently facing losses since public spaces have been shut down…
New survey spotlights older adults’ struggle in opioid epidemic – The Oakland Press
New survey spotlights older adults’ struggle in opioid epidemic The Oakland Press Read Original Article: New…
Why Concussions Are Never A Minor Thing
Repetitive mild concussions can have a cumulative effect on the brain, leading to Parkinson’s and…
Dry Fasting: What You Need To Know
So far, no evidence suggests that dry fasting works. Experts agree that it should not…
Exposure Therapy Types And Health Benefits
Exposure therapy involves the confrontation of fears head on to desensitize the person against dreaded…
ERVEBO® (Ebola Zaire Vaccine, Live) Now Registered in Four African Countries, Within 90 Days of Reference Country Approval and WHO Prequalification
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Democratic Republic of the Congo One of the First African Countries…